Israel's military said on Thursday it had carried out a targeted strike on a rocket launch site near Gaza City after identifying a failed launch, as questions mount over when the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire will begin. The military said the projectile did not cross into Israeli territory and t»»»

Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri voiced support on Thursday to Lebanese Army announcement regarding its plan south of Litani River, stressing that it would have been nearly complete were it not for Israeli attacks. In a statement, Speaker Berri said Lebanese Army achievements would have been nearly com»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Cooperation on the conservation of giant pandas is a hallmark of the close diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Thursday. Following a site visit to the Giant Panda Conservation Center (»»»

Protests have taken place in multiple US cities after a woman was shot dead by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. Federal officials said Renee Nicole Good, 37, had tried to run over immigration agents with her car and that the officer was acting in self defence. The city's mayor, however»»»

Dozens of angry farmers demonstrated on Thursday in front of France's lower house of parliament after driving about a hundred tractors into Paris to protest the European Union intention to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations. French farmers for years have denounced »»»

Police in southern Crete have arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of physically and sexually abusing his two daughters over a period of at least a year, authorities said. The arrest was made in the Mesara area Iraklio following a complaint filed by a relative, according to police sources. The m»»»

At least 201 people were killed in workplace accidents in Greece in 2025, while another 332 were seriously injured, according to the preliminary findings of an independent annual survey released Thursday. The data stem from a continuous study conducted by the Federation of Technical Enterprise Empl»»»

A member of a school committee in a large municipality took several thousand euros from its fund to gamble on an online betting platform, specifically on Champions League matches, according to audits by the Interior Ministry. The findings were uncovered during nationwide inspections of school commi»»»

President Trump said Wednesday the current "troubled and dangerous" state of the world required a massive hike in the amount the United States spends on defense. File Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress to approve a massive $»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it will dictate decisions to Venezuela's interim leaders and control the country's oil sales "indefinitely" after toppling Nicolas Maduro.Trump's assertion of US dominance over the oil-rich South American country »»»

Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted at home on corruption allegations, has been detained in the US over issues related to his immigration status, his lawyers say. Ghana has previously requested Ofori-Atta's extradition, but his lawyers are challenging this, saying the alle»»»

Dubai: Katy Perry’s first Instagram post of the year has drawn widespread attention, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into the pop star’s holiday with her partner, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The post on Instagram, part of a multi-image carousel captioned “Holidaze” appears to confirm »»»

BELGRADE - With his rhetoric and the moves he has been making in the north of Kosovo-Metohija, Pristina's caretaker PM Albin Kurti has united all supporters of a policy of no Serbs or Serbian institutions in the province, says Post of Serbia Director Zoran Andjelkovic. "You have seen that they (Pri»»»

After living with constant bladder pain for more than two decades, 53-year-old chef Mandhish Gomez can finally breathe easy, thanks to life-saving treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Gomez had suffered from persistent burning sensation d»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos: Council of Ministers praises Lebanese Army efforts to control weapons 08-01-2026 14:25 PM Latest»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Cabinet session concludes at Baabda Presidential Palace 08-01-2026 14:21 PM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese Cabinet session concl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary full traffic closure on Bu Silla Interchange, affecting the Exit leading to G-Ring Road for traffic coming from West Industrial Street. The closure will take effect from 12 midnight to 5am on Sunday, January 11, 2026, until Sun»»»

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman during a traffic stop in Minneapolis, triggering protests and a furious backlash from city and state leaders who condemned the federal immigration crackdown as reckless and destabilising. Gabrielle Nadler and Daniel Quin»»»

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello says 100 people died in the US attack that removed President Nicolas Maduro from power, adding that the president and his wife were injured in the raid. The US on Wednesday seized a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic that officials said was »»»

Washington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels—the Marinera and the M Sophia—were part of a so-called shadow fleet used to ship sanctioned crude from »»»

The Trump administration has indicated it intends to exert long-term control over Venezuela by directing the actions of its interim leadership and overseeing the nation’s oil exports after removing Nicolás Maduro, relying on measures such as a naval blockade and the threat of additional force to se»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 8: US immigration authorities ICE kill a woman in Minneapolis in "self-defence" amidst anti-ICE protests in the city. It brings back painful reminders of George Floyd's death in 2020. Also, the press explores what Europe can do to stop Donald Trump seizing Gree»»»

Days after issuing threats of military action against Colombia, US President Donald Trump said he had invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House following what was described as a cordial phone conversation. Petro, who had strongly condemned the US operation targeting Nicolás Madur»»»

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman during a traffic stop in Minneapolis, triggering protests and a furious backlash from city and state leaders who condemned the federal immigration crackdown as reckless and destabilising. France24 International Affairs e»»»

The phrase “shadow fleet” refers to ageing oil tankers that operate under false flags to bypass Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan crude, a practice Russia has reportedly invested billions of euros in since 2022 to maintain its oil exports. But how these shadow, or so-called “gho»»»

Donald Trump has softened his stance toward Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying on Wednesday that the two had a cordial phone conversation and that he had invited Petro to visit the White House, a marked shift from comments made just days earlier after the U.S. operation in Venezuela, when Tr»»»

Strategically positioned and rich in natural resources, Greenland has attracted Donald Trump’s attention since his first term as president, though he is far from the only figure in the United States to recognize the territory’s growing strategic significance. Laurent Berstecher reports.»»»

During a US military operation in Venezuela, troops seized President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, setting a 'dangerous precedent: any great power can do as it pleases', warns Dr. Gabriel Hetland, Author, Associate Professor of Sociology & Latin American Studies at the University at Albany. For»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah. In a statement, the Committee said it decided to revoke Kuwaiti citizenship from number of cases, with »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari inaugurated on Thursday the "Home of a Lifetime 2026" exhibition held at the Kuwait International Fair (KIF) in Mishref area.During his visit, he reviewed the most»»»

US Vice-President JD Vance says Greenland is "critical" for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks - and that Europe and Denmark have "not done a good job" in securing the area. Vance told Fox News that they had not only under-invested in Greenland's»»»

Madrid: Spain is ready to send troops to Palestine for peacekeeping "when the opportunity presents itself," just as it is willing to deploy forces to Ukraine, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday. "I will propose to parliament, when the opportunity presents itself, that we send peacekeeping t»»»

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Paris, France: Eating some common food preservatives is linked to a slightly higher risk of eventually developing cancer and diabetes, according to two large French studies published Thursday. However, outside experts called for more research and emphasised that these kinds of observational studies»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Boursa Kuwait closed trading on Thursday with its general index declining by 21.76 points, or 0.25 percent, to reach 8,838.08 points, with 285.4 million shares traded through 19,763 cash deals, valued at KD 76.8 million (about USD 234.2 million).The Main Market Index decline»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem said the Kuwaiti government regularly reviews strategic projects and strengthens coordination wit»»»

A suspect involved in the distribution of synthetic drugs has been detained in Bishkek, the press service of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Department reported. According to police, on January 7 the Drug Control Service of the Bishkek Main Internal Affairs Department received information about a »»»

Oil prices rose on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed Venezuela developments and reports on progress of proposed US sanctions legislation against countries doing business with Russia. Brent crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.98%, at $60.55 a barrel by 1038 GMT. US ‌West Tex»»»

Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat targets", after Britain and France announced plans to ​deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said "militaristic declarations" by »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has appointed a special envoy to reinforce its international engagement in countering extremism and terrorism, as part of its continued commitment to global cooperation in the field. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has a»»»

Bulgaria has officially introduced a visa programme for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to live and work in the country for extended periods. The new residence permits are valid for one year and can be renewed for additional terms, Euronews reports. The visas are aimed at nationals from countri»»»

CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Arab League announced on Thursday that Arab Youth and Sports Ministers will hold their 49th session next Tuesday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss programs for empowering and supporting Arab youth and developing joint sports initiatives.Supervisor of the Social Affairs Sect»»»

Speaking at a discussion on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency here on Thursday, deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov said that as a full member of the eurozone, Bulgaria will participate in the decisions and policies of the European Central Bank and the financial institutions of the monetar»»»

The Hague: Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said Thursday, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks. The 17th century masterpiece will be loaned to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art i»»»

Yemen's separatist leader has fled to the United Arab Emirates after an attempt to seize swathes of territory and move towards independence. Aidaros Alzubidi was accused of high treason and removed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council while the coalition bombed his home province after he re»»»

Yemeni separatists said on Wednesday they had lost contact with more than 50 senior delegates who had travelled to Riyadh for talks, and accused Saudi Arabia of arbitrarily detaining the group. Witnesses last saw the delegates boarding a black bus at Riyadh airport. Yemen's separatists sa»»»

An Iranian police officer was killed in a stabbing during unrest near the capital, local media reported on Thursday as protests over the cost of living in the country entered a 12th day. Several Kurdish opposition parties based in neighbouring Iraq have called for a general strike in support of the»»»

The day before, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with an international group of experts who arrived in Kyrgyzstan to discuss Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the Ministry of Culture, the experts’ visit was o»»»